[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  This is Formula X [@ThisIsFormu1a1](/creator/twitter/ThisIsFormu1a1) on x 6028 followers Created: 2025-07-16 06:49:51 UTC Carlos Sainz addresses Max Verstappen pressure factor: — Carlos Sainz discussed the challenges faced by Red Bull drivers when paired with Max Verstappen, expressing confidence in his ability to handle such pressure. Reflecting on his time as Verstappen's teammate at Toro Rosso in 2015, Sainz remarked: “Exactly, I think everyone's having a really tough time being Verstappen's team-mate.” — Sainz emphasized that his experience alongside Verstappen has equipped him to compete against top drivers. Speaking on the High Performance podcast, he shared: “I can only say that when I was Max's team-mate, I didn't have this tough time. I was obviously incredibly surprised with how quick he was, with how he's an insane driver.” — Sainz acknowledged Verstappen's exceptional talent and potential to be one of the greatest in history. He continued: “He's probably going to go on to be one of the best-ever in history, if he's not already one of the best-ever in history.” — The Spaniard credited his first year with Verstappen for boosting his confidence to face any competitor. He explained: “But that first year together since then, has given me the confidence to know I can be up against anyone.” — Sainz highlighted his experience with other top drivers, reinforcing his readiness to compete at the highest level. He noted: “I've been team-mates with Charles [Leclerc], Lando [Norris], with Nico Hulkenberg.” — Sainz expressed his desire to continue challenging himself against the best in the sport. He concluded: “So it just makes me want to be up against the best still, it hasn't made me go on like, 'No, I don't want', I know I can take it, and I know I've been successful in the past.” #maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #carlossainz 🇪🇸 VIA: [RacingNews365]  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [red bull](/topic/red-bull) [max verstappen](/topic/max-verstappen) [carlos sainz](/topic/carlos-sainz) [formula 1](/topic/formula-1) [Post Link](https://x.com/ThisIsFormu1a1/status/1945375308737331289)
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Created: 2025-07-16 06:49:51 UTC
Carlos Sainz addresses Max Verstappen pressure factor:
— Carlos Sainz discussed the challenges faced by Red Bull drivers when paired with Max Verstappen, expressing confidence in his ability to handle such pressure. Reflecting on his time as Verstappen's teammate at Toro Rosso in 2015, Sainz remarked:
“Exactly, I think everyone's having a really tough time being Verstappen's team-mate.”
— Sainz emphasized that his experience alongside Verstappen has equipped him to compete against top drivers. Speaking on the High Performance podcast, he shared:
“I can only say that when I was Max's team-mate, I didn't have this tough time. I was obviously incredibly surprised with how quick he was, with how he's an insane driver.”
— Sainz acknowledged Verstappen's exceptional talent and potential to be one of the greatest in history. He continued:
“He's probably going to go on to be one of the best-ever in history, if he's not already one of the best-ever in history.”
— The Spaniard credited his first year with Verstappen for boosting his confidence to face any competitor. He explained:
“But that first year together since then, has given me the confidence to know I can be up against anyone.”
— Sainz highlighted his experience with other top drivers, reinforcing his readiness to compete at the highest level. He noted:
“I've been team-mates with Charles [Leclerc], Lando [Norris], with Nico Hulkenberg.”
— Sainz expressed his desire to continue challenging himself against the best in the sport. He concluded:
“So it just makes me want to be up against the best still, it hasn't made me go on like, 'No, I don't want', I know I can take it, and I know I've been successful in the past.”
#maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #carlossainz 🇪🇸
VIA: [RacingNews365]
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